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** IMPORTANT CHANGES **

Universal Credit (UC) has been introduced to the Melton Borough. This means that anyone moving into or within the Borough of Melton who would normally claim housing benefit or local housing allowance will now have to apply for Universal Credit (UC).

A ten minute video demonstration is available on how to use the web site. To view this please click on video demonstration.

This site displays all of the rented and shared ownership properties that the Council and Housing Associations currently have available.

Leicestershire Choice Based Lettings is a partnership between three councils in Leicestershire (Melton Mowbray, Hinckley & Bosworth & Charnwood), (excluding Leicester City which has its own web site) and a large number of housing association partners.

Using this service gives you more choice in deciding where you want to live. Instead of waiting for an offer of accommodation, you can see which properties are coming vacant and ask to be put forward for them. Properties that are available for rent and shared ownership will be advertised each week.

You can tell us which properties you are interested in. We call this 'bidding' but it won't cost you a penny. Before you can bid for a property you must be accepted onto the Melton Borough Council housing register or be registered already with one of the other Leicestershire councils and have an approved connection to the Melton Borough.

Please ensure you send all the required proofs in support of your application to housingoptions@melton.gov.uk If you do not provide the requested proofs needed within 14 days then your application will not be processed and deleted from the system. Click here to apply online using the online form.

If you are interested in moving to a neighbouring council area you will be able to bid for a selection of properties in the rest of Leicestershire. You can bid for these properties' without having to register again with those councils. To see these properties click on Search at the top of the page and select 'Leicestershire properties to rent'.

Not everyone will be successful in getting a council or housing association home. Demand is much greater than the number of vacancies. Check on the Recent Lets to find out if you are likely to be successful in the near future.

If you would like help to use this service or have any difficulties providing the required proofs, please contact our Customer Services/Housing Options Team who will be able to assist.